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elysahenegar's review against another edition
5.0
SO good I read it twice before being willing to move on. Manning's voice is gentle and kind, his content significant, honest, and wise. An essential book for a disciple of Jesus, one that will help you heal and grow and recognize your identity as Beloved. Highly recommend!
kaleysfullybooked's review against another edition
4.0
I’m not sure if loved the book or if I just loved the discussions and heart talks it initiated with my friends. You can really feel Brannen’s heart in this book.
maitthegreat's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book for a “bible study” of people who are queer and have lots and lots of religious trauma. This was an interesting book to read, process, and discuss, since it isn’t openly affirming, but does have a lot of room to see Jesus’ acceptance of us queer folk. There were certainly moments in Manning’s writing that brought up a lot of bitterness toward the Church and Christians, and there were also many moments in his writing that made me feel truly seen and accepted.
Overall, I think this book does what it is trying to do. I appreciated and enjoyed the central theme of God’s love, and I think Manning explores some interesting concepts surrounding that theme.
I’m glad I could read and process this book with people who come from the same trauma as I.
Overall, I think this book does what it is trying to do. I appreciated and enjoyed the central theme of God’s love, and I think Manning explores some interesting concepts surrounding that theme.
I’m glad I could read and process this book with people who come from the same trauma as I.
srspacecadet's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
sheajacquelyn's review against another edition
This book allowed me to see how desperate I need Christ's love and grace. I must accept that I am a sinner while trusting that even in my sinfulness, Christ loves me!
neil_reimer's review against another edition
4.0
I found it similar to Dane Ortlunds “Gentle and Lowly: the heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers”. It opened the door to a new perspective regarding the largely misunderstood temperament of God and his thoughts about us as his fallen creation living self destructive lives. This book challenges us to listen silently to the gentle rhythm of the heartbeat of the great rabbi, a sound so recognizable yet so inconceivable, so human yet so foreign to our bitterness, greed, and lust for power, the heartbeat of love itself.
openbookheartmind's review against another edition
3.0
I was excited to read Brennan Manning again since I haven’t read anything of his in years, and this was a nice little book. There were some good reminders, challenges, and insights. It was like sitting down with Brennan with a cup of tea next to a fireplace. So if you’re already a fan of his, I’d say you’d enjoy this. If you have no idea who he is, I’d point you to his book Ragamuffin Gospel for sure.
Notable quote:
“Our longing to know who we really are — which is the source of all our discontent— will never be satisfied until we confront and accept our solitude. There we discover that the truth of our belovedness is really true. Our identity rests in God’s relentless tenderness for us revealed in Jesus Christ.”